· Has confidential waste been procured via tender or framework or another means, if other means please confirm how you procured your confidential waste?
Yes, this has been procured via a compliant framework using a call off option for direct award.
· If a framework, could you confirm the name of the framework please?
Yes. The name of the framework tender is called 'Sustainable Healthcare Recycling & Waste Management’. This is provided by Shared Business Services.
· Actual contract values of each framework/contract (& any sub lots)
The Trust is unable to provide the information requested as this information is commercial in confidence. This information is exempt under section 43 (commercial interests) of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), as the information would be likely to prejudice the commercial interests of those involved.
Section 43 (2) is a qualified exemption which means the Trust must undertake a public interest test. The Trust has considered the public interest in disclosing this information and while it is in the public interest to disclose information that informs the public of how we spend our money, especially where this relates to the provision of public services, we have determined that the prejudice arising from disclosure outweighs the benefit to the public in this instance.
· Start date & duration of contract
2024 for 24 + 12 months extension subject to all parties agreement
· Is there an extension clause in the framework(s)/contract(s) and, if so, the duration of the extension?
As above i.e 12 months subject to performance
· Has a decision been made yet on whether the framework(s)/contract(s) are being either extended or renewed?
No
· Who is the procurement officer responsible for this contract and could you provide their email address and phone number please?
Procurement Manager for Estates & Facilities
The Trust does not supply details of members of staff unless they are already in the public domain. Contact details are also not provided unless these are public.
Structures for divisions are located on the Corporate Governance page of the Trust website
https://elht.nhs.uk/about-us/corporate-publications-annual-reports-and-accounts
Information relating to the board, including email address is on the Trust board page
https://elht.nhs.uk/about-us/trust-board
The Trust does not supply contact details of staff, such as names, email addresses and telephone numbers, unless these are routinely published on our website or already in the public domain. Such information is classed as personal identifiable information and, therefore, is considered exempt from disclosure under Section 40 of the Freedom of Information Act. Direct email addresses are not disclosed in line with Regulation 22 of the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 which states that:
“A person shall neither transmit, nor instigate the transmission of, unsolicited communications for the purposes of direct marketing by means of electronic mail unless the recipient of the electronic mail has previously notified the sender that he consents for the time being to such communications being sent by, or at the instigation of, the sender.”
Should you wish to contact a member of staff, please contact the Trust switchboard on 01254 263555 and ask to be directed to them.
· Do you have a generic email address for your procurement department, for example procurement@organisation.com, if so could you confirm this?
The generic email address is - lpcprocurement@elht.nhs.uk
· Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for this contract and could you provide their email address and phone number please?
This is led by the Estates budget holder for Waste Disposal.
The Trust does not supply details of members of staff unless they are already in the public domain. Contact details are also not provided unless these are public.
Structures for divisions are located on the Corporate Governance page of the Trust website
https://elht.nhs.uk/about-us/corporate-publications-annual-reports-and-accounts
Information relating to the board, including email address is on the Trust board page
https://elht.nhs.uk/about-us/trust-board
The Trust does not supply contact details of staff, such as names, email addresses and telephone numbers, unless these are routinely published on our website or already in the public domain. Such information is classed as personal identifiable information and, therefore, is considered exempt from disclosure under Section 40 of the Freedom of Information Act. Direct email addresses are not disclosed in line with Regulation 22 of the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 which states that:
“A person shall neither transmit, nor instigate the transmission of, unsolicited communications for the purposes of direct marketing by means of electronic mail unless the recipient of the electronic mail has previously notified the sender that he consents for the time being to such communications being sent by, or at the instigation of, the sender.”
Should you wish to contact a member of staff, please contact the Trust switchboard on 01254 263555 and ask to be directed to them.
· Who is the current supplier?
This is Shredit Services Limited.
· If your current supplier is a Facilities Management/Waste/Cleaning Company, which sub-contractor services your organisation? E.g., which company’s staff actually collect your confidential waste?
It is not subcontracted.
